“I would like to help start a program, a housing thing, where people who were ready to get off the streets could come in and have like 10 to 14 days to get acclimated. They would have to act right to be there. And if … Continue readingHe’s seeking opportunities for people on the streets
“Some people may not realize it, but we’ve got a lot of homeless people around Baytown. With everybody that’s out there, maybe some don’t deserve to be in that situation. But I believe you’ve got to do something to pull yourself up. You can’t just … Continue readingHe’ll help homeless if they’ll help themselves
“As I’ve gotten older, I’ve gained a real level of respect for the homeless. For these people to be able to wake up every morning and only have whatever they can fit in their bag or whatever they’re carrying, and go about their day, that … Continue readingSeeing homeless veterans ‘just breaks my heart’
“It was 2011. At the time I was a single mom, and I had lost my job. I was living with my mom, trying to get back on my feet. It was one of those Christmases that was really, really hard. He was at that … Continue readingHelping the homeless, he learns lesson about giving
“I saw homeless people when I lived in Oklahoma. But it’s nothing compared to what it was like the first time I went into downtown Houston. What I saw there really bothered me. These people are living in boxes on the sidewalk. And other people … Continue readingHeart for the homeless: ‘You give them a hand up’
Pat worked for years as an industrial electrician before losing her job. She said it was because of her age. Now 61, and with physical limitations, she is no longer able to work. That has contributed to her current situation, being homeless on the streets … Continue readingShe learns that age makes her dispensable
“We’re friends. We’ve known each other about three months now. We’ve been on the streets for a while.” “You would not believe how many homeless people are out here. We’ve got to kind of watch out for one another.” “I’m sleeping in her car. Thank … Continue readingHomeless friends thankful for small pleasures
“One day we were driving and he said, ‘Mom, I want to help the homeless people.’ I figured he’d forget about it, so I kind of brushed it off. A month went by and he said, ‘Do you not remember what I told you? I … Continue readingHelping homeless comes natural for Oscar Jr.
“We got divorced in 1994, and it was like everything hit the fan. Instead of bucking up and doing the right things, I fell off. That’s when I really got into the alcohol, drugs and stuff. I struggled for years, and I went to rehab … Continue readingLife experiences help with homeless, marginalized
“I put in 10 years in the military and eight years in civilian service. If you had told me that one day I’d be homeless, I would have said that you’re full of crap. But after coming back here and having trouble finding steady work, … Continue readingTough to stay positive amid personal struggles